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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,918.38, 346,254.66 and 148,948.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,918.38, 346,254.66 and 148,948.20 is: 205,540.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,918.38 : 346,254.66 = 148,948.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,918.38/346,254.66 = 148,948.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,918.38x = 346,254.66 × 148,948.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,918.38x = 51,574,008,348.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,574,008,348.61/250,918.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,540.97

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